Canine transposition as an alternative to trauma of the maxillary incisors: case report.

OBJECTIVE

The present article aims at reporting the clinical case of a patient who suffered trauma at two years of age, causing almost complete apical displacement of the deciduous maxillary left central incisor and of the permanent incisor.

METHODS

Ectopia secondary to intrusion was minimized by surgical removal of the ectopic tooth, and the left permanent canine was submitted to orthodontic traction to replace the extracted tooth.

RESULTS

The treatment period lasted 36 months, resulting in correct occlusion and a good aesthetic outcome.

CONCLUSIONS

Dental transposition carried out by means of orthopedic traction is a good alternative in cases of a very unfavorable ectopic tooth position.